TRAIN TOURS SCHEDULED FOR HOLIDAYS HISTORIC RAILWAY DECKS HALLS.Byline: Daily News FILLMORE - With the holidays approaching, the Fillmore & Western Railway has decked the halls, vestibules and every shelf and ledge aboard its antique tourist trains in celebration of the season. The following seasonal train rides are available during the months of November and December. Call (800) 524-2546 for reservations. Weekend Scenic Excursions will take place Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 23, departing from Fillmore at noon and returning at 3 p.m. The three-hour round trip train ride through the beautiful citrus and avocado avocado (ä`vəkä`do, ăv`–), tropical American broad-leaved evergreen tree of the genus Persea of the family Lauraceae (laurel family). groves of the Heritage Valley includes a one-hour layover lay·o·ver n. A short stop or break in a journey, usually imposed by scheduling requirements. Noun 1. layover - a brief stay in the course of a journey; "they made a stopover to visit their friends" stopover, stop in Santa Paula Santa Paula (săn`tə pôl`ə), city (1990 pop. 25,062), Ventura co., S Calif., on the Santa Clara River in a fertile valley that yields citrus fruits, avocados, vegetables, flowers, nursery products, and walnuts; laid out 1875, inc. where passengers can visit the Mill, Oil Museum or historic downtown. The cost is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for children ages 4 to 12 and $6 for infants to age 3. Murder Mystery Dinner Train will take place Nov. 15 and 22 departing at 6:30 p.m. and returning at 9:30 p.m. This ``Night Train to Murder'' has a 1930s theme. Prohibition has just ended and anything goes. Dinner entree is prime rib and shrimp, with entertainment provided by P. Maxwell Productions troupe. The cost is $89 per person. Christmas Tree/Holiday Train will take place Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, departing at 10 a.m. and returning at 2 p.m. Passengers will ride to the Christmas Tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. Farm, select the perfect tree and bring it back on the train. Santa will be on the Holiday Train each weekend to hand out treats and visit with the children. The cost is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for children 4 to 12 and $6 for infants to age 3. The Santa Train is a ``thank you'' from Fillmore & Western Railway to the families and communities from Ventura to Fillmore. Santa will make his appearance from the porch of the 409, a stately business car from the early 20th century. The Santa Train will be making several stops starting at Montalvo, Saticoy, Santa Paula and Fillmore. During his stops, Santa will be passing out candy canes and Operation Lifesaver Operation Lifesaver is a 501(c)(3) educational organization in the United States dedicated to promoting safety at railroad grade crossings and railroad rights-of-way. , a train safety action book. Call Fillmore & Western for train stops and times. North Pole North Pole, northern end of the earth's axis, lat. 90°N. It is distinguished from the north magnetic pole. U.S. explorer Robert E. Peary is traditionally credited as being the first to reach (1909) the North Pole. In 1926, Richard E. Express will take place weekends, Dec. 5 through 21, departing at 6 p.m. and returning at 7:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and departing at 5:45 p.m. and returning at 7 p.m. Sundays. Passengers will enjoy ``The Polar Express'' storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. along with carolers as the train picks up Santa to take him to the North Pole. Cookies and chocolate milk will be served. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 4 to 12 and $5 for infants to age 3. Murder Mystery Dinner Train will take place Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 5 through 20, departing at 7 p.m. and returning at 10 p.m. This murder mystery train with the theme ``Bugle Boy Bugle Boy is a brand of pants popular in the 1980s founded by Dr. William Mow in 1977. It declared bankruptcy in 2001. Bugle Boy featured men's and boys' clothing, often with a denim theme. Murders of Company C'' will make sure swing time is never the same as the train rides into murder and mayhem mayhem (mā`hĕm, mā`əm), in common law, the crime of willfully injuring a person so as to diminish his or her capacity for self-defense. . The dinner entree is prime rib and shrimp, with entertainment provided by P. Maxwell Productions troupe. The cost is $89 per person. Antique Treasure Train will take place Dec. 11, departing at 12:30 p.m. and returning at approximately 4:30 p.m. Step aboard and take a trip back in time by riding a vintage train between two rural small towns in the Heritage Valley. Shop in the quaint antique stores, leisurely stroll the safe streets of the historic downtown business districts, all while searching for treasure in the form of antiques, artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. and rare collectibles. Designed for tour groups but open to individuals on a space-available basis. The cost is $44 per person. Museum and Murals Tour will take place Dec. 11, departing at 12:30 p.m. and returning at approximately 4:30 p.m. After a hot lunch served on the trip to Santa Paula, passengers will be greeted by docents from the California Oil Museum for a tour of the museum, including the restored executive offices upstairs, followed by a short walking tour of Santa Paula's historic downtown. See murals depicting early life and business in the Heritage Valley. The cost is $49 per person. New Year's Eve Celebration Train will take place Dec. 31, departing at 8 p.m. and returning at 1:30 a.m. New Year's Day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. . A dinner of prime rib and shrimp will be served on the way to Santa Paula while passengers enjoy two live bands and a midnight toast. The cost is $202 per couple plus tax and gratuity Money, also known as a tip, given to one who provides services and added to the cost of the service provided, generally as a reward for the service provided and as a supplement to the service provider's income. . Seating is limited, so call early. |
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